New products introduced over the last week include a new small-cap value fund from Baird; two new funds from Fidelity; and three new investment managers and sixteen new funds for The Hartford’s defined contribution retirement program offerings.

Milwaukee-based Baird says it has recruited close to 250 advisors over the past two years or so, and its veteran reps have been boosting average fees and commissions by about 12.5% in 2010 and 2011, putting its year-over-year performance ahead of some larger rivals.